Summary

Dr. Scott Helmers is an orthopedic surgeon with 36 years of experience treating patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, bringing over three decades of surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Helmers practices at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with San Diego Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating serious injuries such as leg fractures and hip fractures. He also manages cancer complications that affect the musculoskeletal system and performs diagnostic imaging studies and pathology evaluations to guide treatment decisions.

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Quick Facts

  • 36 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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36 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CAMonterey , CAPoway , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott Whittaker Helmers

  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Scott Whittaker Helmers has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1990

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Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Helmers affiliated with?
Dr. Scott Helmers is affiliated with SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER.
Where is Dr. Scott Helmers's office located?
Dr. Scott Helmers's office is located at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA, 92120.

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